A vibrant pink, purple, and blue colored lobster, dubbed a "cotton candy" lobster, was caught and donated to the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, New Hampshire.
The "1 in 100 million" cotton candy lobster was caught by 25-year-old lobster fisherman, Joseph Krame in waters off New Hampshire and Maine.
The Seacoast Science Center also houses other rare lobster colorations, including split lobsters, calico lobsters, orange lobsters, and blue lobsters.
The cotton candy lobster's unique color is caused by a rare genetic mutation. Its bright color makes it more vulnerable to predators in the wild, but it has regenerated its claws, surprising a marine science professor.
Different lobster colors stem from genetic mutations, but the exact reasons are not fully understood. The color intensity can vary based on genetic predisposition and diet.
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This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
